I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2 p.m. and that the postcloture time continue to run during the recess period. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:51 p.m., recessed until 2 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Burris). ____________________
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